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What does the new tank discount bring? Reactions from Rhineland-Palatinate
Published September 19, 2026
Against opposition and critical voices, the Federal Government has decided on a fuel price cap and a tank discount. Voices from politics and business in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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What does the new tank discount bring? Reactions from Rhineland-Palatinate
Against opposition and critical voices, the Federal Government has decided on a fuel price cap and a tank discount. Voices from politics and business in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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The federal and state governments have agreed on a fuel price cap and a tank discount because of the high fuel prices. Accordingly, the federal government will reduce the energy tax on petrol and diesel by 14 cents from 1 October to the end of 2026. Together with sales tax, this results in a reduction of 17 cents per litre for fuels.
In addition, a temporary fuel price cap should be introduced as soon as possible, following the example of Luxembourg or Belgium, at the latest by 1 January 2027.
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